Firehouse Hot Five Alarm Collection – Part 4
Five Alarm Smoked Sausage
Hardwood-smoked sausage finished with Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce delivers bold smoke with extreme heat.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 90 minutes |
| Rest Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings | 6 |
| Smoker Temperature | 225°F |
| Target Temperature | 160°F |
Recommended Wood: Hickory or Pecan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds smoked sausage links
- ½ cup Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce
Directions
Smoke the sausage at 225°F until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. During the final 20 minutes, brush lightly with Five Alarm BBQ Sauce and allow the glaze to caramelize before serving.
Perfect Pairings
Baked beans, grilled onions and peppers, potato salad.
Leftover Ideas
Sausage sandwiches, jambalaya, breakfast hash.
1SG Gary’s Pitmaster Tip
Apply just enough sauce to build heat without masking the smoky sausage flavor.
Five Alarm Jalapeño Poppers
These smoked jalapeño poppers are stuffed with creamy cheese, wrapped in bacon, and finished with Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce.
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 75–90 minutes |
| Rest Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings | 8 |
| Smoker Temperature | 250°F |
| Target Temperature | Bacon crisp / peppers tender |
Recommended Wood: Apple or Cherry
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños, halved
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices bacon
- ½ cup Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce
Directions
Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, wrap with bacon, and smoke at 250°F until the bacon is nearly crisp. Brush lightly with Five Alarm BBQ Sauce during the final 15–20 minutes and continue cooking until the glaze is set.
Perfect Pairings
Smoked wings, burgers, pulled pork.
Leftover Ideas
Dice into mac and cheese or omelets.
1SG Gary’s Pitmaster Tip
Even heat lovers appreciate balance—let the bacon and smoke complement the sauce.